August 12th 2024.
As the curtains closed on the Tokyo Olympics, a new sport managed to catch the attention of Team GB legend Sir Chris Hoy. Breaking, a form of street dance, made its surprise debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Hoy found himself unexpectedly drawn to it.
However, not everyone shared this sentiment. Breaking received a lot of criticism, especially after Australian breakdancer Raygun failed to score any points with her unusual routine. And to add to the disappointment, it was announced that breaking will not be a part of the upcoming 2028 Olympics in LA.
For Hoy, this news was disheartening. He had witnessed a fantastic display of breaking during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. As the BBC host Clare Balding described, the athletes came together to form a large circle and took turns showcasing their skills. It was a sight to behold and Hoy couldn't help but be thoroughly entertained by it.
He shared his thoughts with the audience, praising the impromptu performance and the camaraderie among the athletes. To him, that was the true essence of breaking – a celebration of talent and supporting each other. He even recalled a tall athlete, possibly a basketball player, who stepped into the circle and performed some press-ups, much to the delight of the crowd.
Hoy believes that this is what the sport of breaking was trying to showcase at the Olympics. It was not just about winning medals, but also about bringing people together and having fun. As one of the greatest Olympians of Team GB, Hoy has earned six gold and one silver medal in cycling. However, he will have to wait until at least the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane to have a chance at competing in breaking.
But for now, he will hold on to the memories of that electrifying display at the closing ceremony and his newfound love for breaking. Who knows, maybe in the future, breaking will become a permanent part of the Olympics and Hoy can finally have a go at it.
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